Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 717 Grand Finale (21)
"The burning of the Mulberry Garden last time was executed perfectly. I believe it won’t be long before I can overthrow Lou Qianyu. When that time comes, I will be the emperor of Luo Kingdom. I have been waiting for this day."
Kneeling on the ground, Zi Weijiang was fawning with a flattering expression: "Congratulations to Your Majesty, my felicitations to Your Majesty."
With a raise of his hand, Nangong Xiu made Zi Weijiang stop speaking. He looked up to see Nangong Xiu’s expression was very sinister. Being clever, he did not utter another word and quietly knelt on the ground with his head lowered.
"How are the weapons preparations coming along?"
"Master, everything is ready. Just waiting for your command, and I will deliver the weapons to General Wei Wu."
"Hmm, after you go back, tell General Wei Wu that the full moon next month will be the time to launch a full-scale attack. Make sure to annihilate Lou Qianyu and all his supporters within the palace."
As Zi Weijiang listened to Nangong Xiu’s chilling voice, his body shivered involuntarily, and he quickly responded with his head lowered: "Yes, master, your servant will complete the mission."
Nangong Xiu glanced at him on the ground, noting the drift in his gaze; thus, he squinted and asked, "Is there anything else?"
Zi Weijiang swallowed nervously: "Master, Luo Kingdom has now become Luo County... if Dugu Chen sends troops..."
"Hmph, that coward Lou Qianyu has handed over the entire Luo Kingdom on a silver platter. Once I kill him and ascend to the throne, I will destroy that Peace Edict. If Dugu Chen dares to come with troops, I am not afraid."
"Yes, master’s wisdom is unparalleled. Your servant will now return and relay the message to General Wei Wu." Zi Weijiang, having learned what he had wanted to know, bowed and exited.
Xiaojin, having overheard this crucial piece of information, followed the same path back to urgently inform Feng Xuxu of this significant development.
In Yangxin Hall, Feng Xuxu and Dugu Chen broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing Xiaojin’s words. The soldiers were being deployed; they were about to leave for Luo County when they learned that Nangong Xiu’s men were within their ranks. They were planning to act on the night of the full moon the following month. Counting on their fingers, it was only half a month until the fifteenth of July. By that time, their own soldiers would have nearly arrived in Luo County. If Nangong Xiu succeeded with his plan, the troops they had sent would likely be annihilated without even realizing what happened.
"Husband, we must immediately write to Lou Qianyu; we must arrest General Wei Wu before he can rebel." Feng Xuxu’s face was ashen as she looked at her husband’s paling face on the bed.
"Yes, I am on it. Let Xiaoying run this errand. You get some rest and don’t wait up for me." He got off the bed, dressed, gave his orders, and left.
Feng Xuxu leaned against the bed, waved Xiaojin off to rest, but she herself stayed awake until dawn.
At daybreak, an urgent order weighting six jin was dispatched in all directions, halting the soldiers’ advance. They set up camp along the way and awaited the emperor’s latest command.
Lou Qianyu, upon receiving Xiaoying’s message, immediately summoned General Wei Wu to the palace, claiming they needed to discuss the relocation of troops. Without hesitation, Wei Wu followed the eunuch who delivered the summon and was immediately upon entering the palace, seized by Fan Yi and Fan Er and sent to the secret Water Prison of the Imperial Palace.
After securing General Wei Wu, they swiftly raided his home. At the same time, another troop rushed to Zi Weijiang’s residence, capturing him and confiscating his belongings.
Zi Weijiang was brought to the Imperial Palace and also locked up in the secret Water Prison. It was only then that he realized something was amiss, but it was too late. He hoped against hope that the contents of his secret chamber wouldn’t be discovered, for if they were, he would be ruined.
